ANGus®

Natural gas quality analyser

< Real-time measurement of natural ANGus® is a natural gas quality analyser for industrial purposes. It breaks new ground for
gas quality (Hs, Hi, SG, W, MN, applications needing real-time monitoring of the main gas energetic properties.
%CO2)
< OIML R140 compliant (accuracy
class B on Hs) Applications Description
< Fast response time Natural gas quality varies a lot in the ANGus® provides real-time measurement
networks today. This worldwide trend is (every 15 seconds) of the following gas
< Installation in industrial ATEX
mainly due to the development of the properties:
hazardous areas
networks and their use in de-regulated
< Easy to commission < Superior (Hs) and Inferior (Hi) heating
markets, involving the increase of natural
values
< Low maintenance (auto-adjustment gas supply sources / storages and fast
< Wobbe index (W)
on pure methane) switches from one source to another.
< Methane Number (MN)
< User-friendly integrated interface < Specific gravity (SG)
As a result, these variations affect the
with large graphic display < CO2 Molar fraction (%CO2)
combustion properties of the gas, leading
< Large and flexible database to major concerns for industrial customers
It uses an inferential analysing technology
< Extended communication and utilities.
based on correlation between several gas
capabilities (2 analog outputs,
physical properties (thermal conductivity
2 digital outputs, 2 RS485 ports) ANGus® provides an efficient solution to
and CO2 molar fraction). Accuracy stability
these problems and can be used for two
is ensured by an auto-adjustment process
major application types:
on pure methane, making ANGus® nearly
< Energy metering and billing maintenance-free.
< Industrial process safety and efficiency
improvement It is designed to operate in industrial
environments, offering IP65 protection
Real-time energy metering at the metering level and being certified for use in ATEX
point allows utilities to bill on a fairer basis hazardous areas.
and industrial customers to better monitor
their energy consumption. Its integrated user’s interface with a large
network gas graphic display and a 5-button keypad
calibration gas On the other side, real-time monitoring of makes it very easy to install and configure
vent
RS485 interface 2 gas quality is the key to optimize combustion in the field.
RS485 interface 1 in most industrial processes, therefore
4-20mA output 2
improving their efficiency and safety control. Moreover, ANGus® offers numerous
4-20mA output 1
On-Off output 2 communication links and I/O ports, making
On-Off output 1 it highly adaptable and easy to integrate in
230V AC power supply
any customer’s system (local or remote
< ANGus® connection via modems).

< Approvals
< Sensors block assembly
< Accuracy / performance
< Measurement technology
< Main display
< Keypad and display
< Display in graph format
< Display of all data recorded in the
database
Technical data
• ATEX: group II category 2(1)G device
approved for use in hazardous areas
(zone 1) Classification: Ex mb ia [ia] IIA T3
• EC marking in compliance with directives:
89/336/EEC(EMC), 94/9/EC (ATEX)
& 97/23/EC (PED)
• Metrology: complies with OIML R140
recommandations - “Measuring systems
for gaseous fuel”
• Class B according to OIML R140 standard
• See detailed characteristics in the table
page 4
• Very low drift compatible with annual
servicing
• Inferential method based correlation
between thermal conductivity and CO2
fraction
• Robust stainless steel sensors block
assembly
• Automatic adjustment on pure methane
ensuring accuracy stability over time
• One year autonomy with a 1 litre cylinder
(methane)
• Graphic display
(resolution: 128 x 64 pixels)
• 5-button keypad
• All recorded and live values are available
on display
• Graphic function for gas property variations
monitoring
• The main parameters can be set via the
keypad
• All displayed labels can be translated into
other languages
• Customer's logo can be added on display
< Database
• Integrated database featuring 7 logs.
• Selection of data to be stored in calendar
logs (interval, daily and hourly)
• Hourly log: 1400 to 8100 records
• Daily log: 290 to 1900 records
• Monthly log: 72 records
• Interval log: 2900 to 16000 records
(with adjustable interval duration from
1 to 60 minutes)
• Events: last 1100
• Parameters: last 200
• Calibrations: last 4000
< Alarms
ANGus® manages the following alarms:
• Internal sensor failure
• Measurement outside ANGus defined
range (Min, Max) for Hs, Hi, W, MN, SG,
%CO2
• Gas pressure outside operating range
(Min, Max)
• Measurement outside customer's
predefined thresholds (Min, Max) for Hs,
Hi, W, MN, SG, %CO2
• Measurement variation higher than
customer-defined value for Hs, Hi, W, MN
• Calibration stopped
• Calibration discrepancy
• Mains power supply outage
• Internal power failure
• Backup battery lifetime
< Power supply
• Mains 230 VAC
• Backup battery providing minimal operation
in case of mains power outage
< Configuration
• By keypad or by software
• Key-parameters protected by sealed
internal switch
In/Out interfaces

Electrical Outputs Communication links ATEX area 1/2 Safe area

Customer DCS/PLC

< 2 x 4-20mA analog outputs < 2 RS485 ports galvanic

l ≤ 200m insulation
• Transmission of one gas property • Half-duplex (2 wires) slave
galvanic
value per output among: Hs, Hi, configuration l ≤ 200m insulation

W, SG, MN, %CO2 • Compatible with MODBUS RTU

On-Off outputs
• Accuracy ±1% FS protocol
• External DC power supply needed • Fully configurable address table < Digital On-Off outputs connection to local systems
• Connection length up to 200m for MODBUS
• Baud rate: 1200 to 19200 ATEX area 1/2 Safe area
Customer DCS/PLC
• Connection length up to 200m
galvanic
< 2 On-Off outputs l ≤ 200m insulation

• Fully configurable alarm

galvanic
re-transmission < 1 x IEC 1107 compatible l ≤ 200m insulation

• Connection length up to 200m optical interface (4-20mA analog outputs)

< Analog outputs connection to local systems

Communications system ATEX area 1/2 Safe area

ISB+ Customer DCS/PLC

The two RS485 ports cover a wide range of uses: l ≤ 200m

< Local connection to an energy measurement system (CORUS “Energy”)

OK

l ≤ 200m
or a Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) or a Digital Control System (DSC)
< Remote connection via modem
< RS485: local connection to CORUS “Energy” and local
systems
Modbus protocol compatibility allows easy integration of the product in
most customers’ systems via fully configurable address tables. ATEX area 1/2 Safe area GSM/GPRS

WinProGas software enables local operations (configuration, database

reading) through the optical interface or the RS485 ports.

Actaris also offers a set of devices for remote communication ANGus® FOCUS+ Data-collection software
(GSM, GPRS, Ethernet).
< RS485: remote connection via FOCUS+ (GSM/GPRS modem)
Dimensions (mm) Main specifications
Accuracy ±1.0% of the measurement point (Hs, Hi, W, SG)
154

±0.2% mol on molar concentration (% CO2)

±2 points (MN) – in reference to AVL method
Stability over 1 year ±0.5% of the measurement point (Hs, Hi, W, SG)
507
±0.1% mol on molar concentration (% CO2)
±1 points (MN)
Measurement range Hs 8.9 – 13.1 kWh.m-3(n) (1)
Hi 8.1 – 11.9 kWh.m-3(n) (1)
W 10.5 – 15.7 kWh.m-3(n) (1)
309

215

MN 65 – 110 points (AVL method)

SG 0.55 – 0.75 (1)
% CO2 < 3% mol (Molar concentration)
O6
Gas supply pressure: 1300 (±150) mbar (abs)
422
consumption ≤ 3 l(n).h-1
Response time measurement period: 15 seconds
response time 90%: 2 minutes (typ).

GA-ANGus-GB-V1.0-2008.10 - © Copyright 2008, Actaris, All Rights Reserved. - Actaris reserves the right to change these specifications without prior notice.
Level of protection IP65 according to EN 60529
Ambient temperature -20 to +50°C
Calibration automatic weekly adjustment on methane 4.5
(one year autonomy with a 1 litre cylinder)
annual servicing
Accessories
Power supply Mains 230VAC
- Sampling probe and conditioning line
Max. power 150VA
- Calibration line Dimensions / weight W x H x D = 507 x 309 x 154 mm - weight: 17 kg
- Fixing plate for floor or wall mounting gas connections: threaded BSP G1/4”
- ATEX barriers for connection to ATEX can be installed in hazardous areas
local non-ATEX systems II2(1)G approval: Ex mb ia [ia] IIA T3
(1)
- Optical head Under reference conditions (Tcombustion = 0°C, Pbase = 1.01325 bara, Tbase = 0°C)
- WinProGas configuration software
- External modem (PSTN, GSM,
GPRS, etc.)

Sampling
line
ANGus®

Vent

To DCS,
calculator, or Calibration gas
communication
device Mains supply

< Sampling probe (example) < Example of a connection set-up

Actaris SAS
Rue des Temps Modernes - BP 23
86361 Chasseneuil-du-Poitou Cedex - France tel +33 (0)5 49 62 70 00
For further information, visit www.actaris.com fax +33 (0)5 49 62 70 89